CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT 

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us  

ORLANDO AREA HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKSHOP HOSTED BY DEP’S CENTRAL DISTRICT

~Free workshop to focus on used-oil storage requirements and managing 
commercial hazardous waste~

WHAT:    Workshop for Large-Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste         

WHEN:    Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016
                8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE:  3319 Maguire Blvd.
                Orlando, FL 32803

HOW:      Register for the workshop by contacting John White at
                john.white@dep.state.fl.us or 407-897-4305

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Central District will conduct this free workshop, which focuses on the safe handling of commercial hazardous waste and the proper storage of used oil. Agenda items include hazardous waste identification, large-quantity generator hazardous waste regulations, used oil and used-oil filter management standards and universal waste regulations. The training will also assist generators and commercial waste management facilities in completing their biennial report due Mar. 1, 2016. 

DEP inspects businesses that generate, transport, treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste, used oil and filters, and universal wastes in order to protect the environment from their improper handling or disposal. This workshop will provide participants the knowledge to ensure compliance with hazardous waste regulations.  

About the Department of Environmental Protection's Central District

The Central District, headquartered in Orlando, provides environmental permitting guidance, compliance assistance, emergency response and environmental education outreach in 8 counties in central and eastern Florida. The district is rich in human and natural resources - home to 3.5 million people, 14 state parks, major industry, four first-magnitude springs, a busy seaport, and North America’s most diverse estuary. The district is committed to DEP’s vision of strong community partnerships, safeguarding natural resources, and enhancing ecosystems. To learn more, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/central/. 

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